Farm View Road is in Rotherham and in Rotherham district. S61 2AW is located in the Rotherham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rotherham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farm View Road, Rotherham, S61 2AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S61 2AY, S61 2AX, S61 2AL, S61 2AZ, S61 2AQ, S61 2AN, S61 2BB, S61 2AH, S61 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S61 2AW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 47.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S61 2AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 34.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 52% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 45.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 11.8% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 17.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 20.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 26.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 100% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.4% | 100% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 100% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm View Road was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Keppel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm View Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Keppel and the 180th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 88.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Farm View Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-07-29 | £205,054 |
| 99 Farm View Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-06-09 | £186,840 |
| 135 Farm View Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-07 | £189,388 |
| 135 Farm View Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-11-07 | £194,970 |
| 43 Farm View Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-08-27 | £173,632 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Wortley Road , Kimberworth S61 1PD | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Primary School Meadowhall Road , Kimberworth S61 2JD | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redscope Primary School Kimberworth Park Road , S61 3JT | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberworth Community Primary School Kimberworth Road , Kimberworth S61 1HE | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackburn Primary School Baring Road , Blackburn S61 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterhill School High Street , Kimberworth S61 2BD | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Academy Wingfield Road , S61 4AU | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firth Park Academy Fircroft Avenue , S5 0SD | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinsworth Academy Brinsworth Road , Brinsworth S60 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Community School Middle Lane , S65 2SN | 1out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNN Group Town Centre Campus , Eastwood Lane S65 1EG | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapeltown Academy Hydra Business Park , Nether Lane S35 9ZX | - not rated | 4,207 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate Road , S60 2BE | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinde House 2-16 School Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School Little Common Lane , Kimberworth S61 2RA | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelford School Oakdale Road , Kimberworth S61 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holgate Meadows School Lindsay Road , S5 7WE | 3out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seraphic Academy Tinsley Park Road , Sheffield S9 5DL | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ROTHERHAM OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE Brunswick Road , Broom S60 2RR | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Catering RMBC | Winterhills, High Street | 527 yd | |
| Green Dragon | High Street | 527 yd | |
| Maisha Spice | Green Dragon Inn, High Street | 648 yd | |
| Oasis Health Hut | Rotherham Superbowl, Wortley Road | 659 yd | |
| Bake N Butty | 8 Meadowhall Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colin | Old Wortley Road | 251 yd | |
| Steptoe's Cafe and Bar | 192 High Street | 464 yd | |
| The Drawbridge | The Drawbridge, Fellowsfield Way | 562 yd | |
| Manor Barn | Church Street | 704 yd | |
| The Travellers Inn | Travellers Rotherham Ltd, Church Street | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma's Fish Bar | 1 Grange View Road | 160 yd | |
| Kingsley House | 3 Grange View Road | 160 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 6 Fellowsfield Way | 477 yd | |
| Mandarin | 8 Fellowsfield Way | 477 yd | |
| Ming Wah Chinese Take Away | 67 Meadowhall Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Limited | 2-4 Grange View Road | 286 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 21 St Johns Green | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberworth Bmx Track Little Common Lane | cycling | 317 yd |
| Abbey School LITTLE COMMON LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic Primary School WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Winterhill School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 410 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Rotherham) WORTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| The Grange Park Football Ground THE GRANGE THE GRANGE DROPPINGWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Barkers Park REDSCOPE ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Meadow View Primary School MEADOWHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| St Pauls Field KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Redscope Primary School KIMBERWORTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.